Ybarra Academy Hosts Successful Career Day!

Ybarra Academy’s Career Day! K-8 students got the chance to explore the world of careers with exciting hands-on demonstrations by more than 25 professionals! Thank you to all of the community members/parents who volunteered and to Teacher Alison Adoure who organized this year’s event.

Pictured: Forensic Science with LPVROP Forensic Science Academy; Special Effects Master Dave Wolin from CBS, who showed students a prop used to replicate “Open Heart Surgery” on the Bold & The Beautiful; Mr. Kim from La Habra Exotic Pets brought a selection of reptiles and insects for students; and RUSD alumni and children’s author Dennis Yang reads from his book, The Tenth Floor. A sample of other careers showcased were a Police Officer & K-9 Unit, Nurse, Dentist, FBI, Traffic Engineer, Engineer from JPL, Financial Advisor, Hair Stylist, Professor, and many more!